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Rue Morgue and Unstable Ground Present Little Terrors Volume 62: Fresh Meat

Season Finale! Come check out a monthly showcase of horror short films! Hosted at IMAGINE CINEMAS CARLTON on Wednesday, May 30th at 9:00pm, enjoy two full hours of the craziest, goriest, most-disturbing and off-the-wall short films the genre has to offer! Plus Q&As with some of the filmmakers! $10, 18+. Fully liquor-licensed theatre!

Pre-buy tickets here! 

The poster this month features original artwork from Darryl Shaw. Films will play in a different order than listed. Films will play in a different order than listed. This month’s lineup includes:

The Goatman of Kananaskis (8 minutes, premiere) 
DIR: Tristin Deveau
A group of campers share scary stories about the legendary Goatman of Kananaskis. Previous selection of CIFF and more.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6950708/

Third Wheel (4 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Daniel DelPurgatorio 
A date goes poorly. Nothing else will be spoiled. From LT-alumnus director DelPurgatorio (Other). Previous selection of Boston Underground Film Festival.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6744226/

Still Hungry (13 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Rowan Russell
A young woman suffering from an eating disorder must do battle with her personal demons. Literally.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7502304/

BEC (12 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Tony Morales
Alone at night, a woman must contend with the arrival of dangerous Black Eyed Kids. From LT-alumnus Morales (Hada). Previous selection of Fantasporto and more.
https://www.facebook.com/becshortfilm/

Apollyon (7 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Matt Burkett
In a world consumed by hate, a woman’s traumatic loss may be the final push into the apocalypse. Unique mix of live action and animation.

Deliverance (6 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Phillippe Boissier
Two ghost-hunters invade a haunted mansion, with deadly results.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7916922/

The Last Sigh (10 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Eduardo Pichardo 
A man who has spent a decade burying his macabre pastime in the woods is about to face fate. Animated and disturbing.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5709668/

The Accomplice (7 minutes, premiere)
DIR: Jon Hoeg, John F. Beach
After coming home for a business trip, a man discovers he’s suddenly an unwilling participant in his friend’s boneheaded scheme. Previous selection of Fantasia, CUFF and more.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5981114/

https://vimeo.com/256147780

Creswick (10 minutes)
DIR: Natalie Erika James 
A woman’s fear of her childhood home is brought to light when her father claims there is another presence in the house. Previous selection of Toronto After Dark.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5512608/

Holy F**k (9 minutes)
DIR: Chris Chalklen
An exorcism goes poorly. Or very well. Depends on your perspective. Twisted comedic horror!
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6064258/

Meow (13 minutes)
DIR: Chris Jopp
Demonic cats, dubious landlords and overbearing mothers clash in this gory slice of fun.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6443836/

Visit www.littleterrorsfestival.com/ for more event details. 

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